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2. Purification of Mind
Samadhi (Concentration)
Abandoning of the Hindrances
The Jhanas
3. Purification of View
2. Knowledge of Discerning Cause and Condition (includes Cause and Effect, Karma, Dependent Origination)
3. Knowledge by Comprehension
Overcoming the 10 Imperfections of Insight (1)
4. Knowledge of Contemplation of Arising and Passing Away (beginning stage)
The above is taken principally from MN 24 - Ratha-vinita Sutta (The Relay Chariots Sutta) and
from Ven. Matara Sri Nañarama Mahathera's book The Seven Stages of Purification and the Insight Knowledges.
The details of the first 2 Stages of Purification can be found in the Graduated Training which occurs many times thruout the suttas.
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